Equality, Human rights and Diversity

The purpose of these web pages is to share with you activities that the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) is undertaking with regard to Equality, Human Rights, Diversity and Good Relations, and to provide access to the screening outcomes of HSCB policies.

Section 75 and Schedule 9 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998

As a Public Authority, the HSCB is required to promote equality of opportunity and good relations in carrying out its functions under Section 75 and Schedule 9 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. To demonstrate its compliance with the legislation the HSCB produced an Equality Scheme which was approved by the Equality Commission NI on 4 October 2011.

As part of the equality duties the HSCB was required to undertake and Audit of Inequalities across its functions.

Our Equality Scheme, progress reports are available below to view or download.

Screening of Policies

A key element of the Section 75 equality duties is the screening of policies. Our staff are regularly provided with specialist screening training.

Screening Outcomes are available for download from the Business Services Organisation’s website – www.hscbusiness.hscni.net/services/2166.htm

Contacts

If you would like to contact the HSCB about the Equality Scheme or about equality issues you can meet or contact:

Michael Bloomfield,
Director of Corporate Services
Telephone: 028 9536 3028
For text relay use 18001 028 9536 3028
Email: Enquiry.hscb@hscni.net

You can also contact the Equality Unit of the Business Services Organisation. The Equality Unit are responsible for supporting and advising the HSCB on equality and human rights.

Telephone: 028 9536 3961
For text relay use 18001 028 9536 3961
Email: equality.unit@hscni.net

Alternative Formats

Our organisation is committed to making information as accessible as possible and to promoting meaningful engagement.

Any request for a document or communication from HSCB in another format or language will be considered.

We will respond to requests for information in alternative formats in a timely manner, usually within 20 working days (unless third party timescales dictate otherwise, for example, translation providers). Please use the contact details above.

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